See you on February 1st to support the budding champions!
The La Courneuve Chess Club – Génération Miracle – is proud to announce the organization of the Departmental School Championship on February 1, 2025. This major event will bring together school and college students from all over Seine-Saint-Denis for a day of competition .
After several years of involvement and success in the practice and teaching of chess, the Club continues to promote this cerebral sport among Courneuve youth, by combining initiation, development and competition.
The school championship is open to the public and will be a fantastic opportunity to discover the young talents of Seine-Saint-Denis. Games will take place throughout the day, and an awards ceremony will close the event celebrating the participants' performances.
A unique event to promote academic failures
300 young players from primary schools and colleges from across the department are expected, reflecting the growing popularity of chess in Seine-Saint-Denis and beyond. Students will compete in teams in a friendly environment, combining competitive spirit and educational values. This event is a continuation of the efforts of the Génération Miracle club, which regularly intervenes in the city's schools, leading weekly workshops to introduce young people to chess and develop their strategic, cognitive and social skills.
“Chess is a sport, and so naturally when you become strong, you want to compete. Today, thanks to these tournaments, there are several young people who are promising, they are budding champions, and it is encouraging to see them improve little by little. » explains Romain Mariller, chess teacher at Génération Miracles.
The key role of Génération Miracle in the development of chess at La Courneuve
Created in 2021, the Miracle Generation Club has become a essential reference of chess in Seine-Saint-Denis. Active in several elementary schools, all middle schools, and media libraries, it offers hours of workshops supervised by certified facilitators every week. These activities allow young people to discover the game of chess, to progress, and to access local, regional and national competitions.
-Thanks to this hard work, the club has recorded notable successes.
“Chess is not just a game, it is also a powerful educational tool. Through this discipline, we develop essential skills in young people such as concentration, strategy, reflection, and respect for others,” explains Mehdi Bouteghmes, president of the Generation Miracle Club.
Chess, an educational and social lever for young people
By organizing this school championship, Génération Miracle strives to show the positive impact of chess on young people, in particular through:
• The promotion of cooperation and healthy competition.
• Reducing inequalities in access to extracurricular activities, by working closely with schools and families.
• Supporting students in academic and personal success, thanks to the values of effort and perseverance instilled by the game of chess.
Practical information:
• Date: February 1, 2025
• Location: Gymnase Boughera El-Ouafi, 2-6 Sente de la Souche, 93120 La Courneuve
• Cadence: 5 rounds of 2 x 12 minutes + 3 seconds per stroke
Schedules :
• clocking in from 12 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.
• launch of the 1st round at 2:00 p.m.
B license compulsory for all children (price: 3 euros)
About Generation Miracle
Since 2021, the Generation Miracle Club has been working to develop chess in La Courneuve. By introducing and supporting more than 200 young people, the club has established itself as a key player in education through sport in the city and the department. Thanks to strong partnerships with schools and media libraries, Génération Miracle aims to make chess accessible to all.
